Bikram Yoga Bali: YogaFX Hot Yoga Studio and Teacher Training in Canggu

This is a yoga teacher training and hot yoga studio project from YogaFX in Canggu, Bali, Indonesia. The training is a 200-hour Registered Yoga School course (RYT200) run over 19 days. It sits alongside Bikram YogaFX, a new Bikram yoga studio planned for the heart of Canggu. The style blends Bikram, hatha, ashtanga and power yoga with Pilates-influenced work. It suits people who want a straightforward, unpretentious way into yoga, and those who want to train as teachers in a hot yoga setting.

What to Expect

The classes are heated sessions of either sixty or ninety minutes. The sixty-minute class is the efficient one, and the ninety-minute class is more relaxed. Both work on strength, balance and flexibility while keeping the aerobic system engaged. The heat comes from Bali's natural climate rather than electric heaters, so expect to feel it and to sweat.

The studio describes itself as a zero chanting, arrogance-free space, with egos and tie-dyes left at the door. Instructors are friendly and down-to-earth. They will help you personally through the poses if you want that, or leave you to your mat if you would rather rest.

The 19-day teacher training includes taking part in International Day of Yoga Bali, an event with over 2000 students. Trainees are involved in the preparations, press conferences and demonstrations, which applies to that event only. A masterclass with Mr Ian is also listed among the highlights.

The studio plans to run hot yoga classes throughout the day and evening to fit around busy schedules.

The Setting

The studio is in Canggu, on Bali's southwest coast, and is planned as a contemporary fitness space rather than a traditional yoga hall. It is described as opening soon, and the page gives no firm opening date.

Before You Go

All levels are welcome. The classes include poses for absolute beginners and for advanced practitioners, with modifications to match your fitness, so you can come once a week or up to four times and still find the practice workable. Regular practice is said to bring noticeable benefits in cardiovascular performance, strength, flexibility, mobility, core strength and body composition.

Classes are taught in English. Chanting is not part of the practice. Pricing and class packages are not part of this description, so ask the studio directly about costs and what the teacher training includes.

Bring what you would for any hot class: water, a towel and light clothing you can move and sweat in.